Environmental Health Officer Food/Health & Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct food hygiene inspections (Categories A–D) and inspections of new premises
• Investigate 
• Food Hygiene Experience
  Please explain your experience in carrying out food hygiene and standard inspections.
• CPD & Competency Framework
  Confirm whether your CPD and competency framework requirements are fully up to date.
• Accident Investigations
  Outline your experience in conducting accident (RIDDOR) investigations.
• Legal & Court Experience
  Detail any involvement in prosecutions, legal proceedings, or court cases.
• Enforcement Action
  Provide examples of notices you have served (e.g. HIN, HEPN, Improvement Notices, Prohibition Notices).
• Undertake accident investigations including RIDDOR reports
• Assess compliance with relevant legislation and determine appropriate enforcement action
• Serve enforcement notices where required (e.g. HIN, HEPN, Improvement Notices, Prohibition Notices)
• Participate in legal proceedings, including preparation of evidence and court attendance where applicable
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of inspections and enforcement activity
• Work collaboratively with internal departments and external stakeholders

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust quickly and manage challenging situations
• Ability to communicate legislation clearly and influence behaviour to improve compliance
• Skilled in handling conflict calmly and de-escalating situations
• Excellent written communication, with accurate reporting and evidence documentation
• Ability to assess risk and determine appropriate interventions
• Strong decision-making skills under time pressure
• Effective workload planning and time management
• Ability to work independently in the community and escalate risks when needed
• Confident working collaboratively across teams and external partners
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and use of handheld technology

Essential Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Health (or equivalent relevant qualification/experience)
• Must meet the Food Standards Agency (FSA) Food Law Code of Practice competency framework
• Registered with EHORB / CIEH (or eligible and compliant)
• Experience or understanding of:
  • Food hygiene inspections
  • Health & Safety enforcement
  • RIDDOR investigations